Title: Service the starter/generator pulley and belt.
Course: Small Engine Technology II (20110-II) > Section: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting the General Electrical System

Service should include

- checking the pulley, the keyway, and the belt for wear, according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructor’s guidelines
- reinstalling the starter/generation pulley and belt and torque pulley nut, according to manufacturer’s specifications and instruction’s guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would the starter/generator pulley and belt need cleaning and inspecting?
- What problems could this inspection prevent?
- Why do we clean before inspecting?
- What conditions would lead to replacement of the pulley or belt?
- Why is proper belt tension important when replacing the belt?
- What safety procedures would apply to replacement of the pulley/belt?